CHAPTER IX.
"Man proposes, but God disposes." Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
"Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr.Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.

Beside my wife, Elsie and I will oversee them and do all in our power for the comfort and restoration of the invalid." "Thank you, cousin.

I am sure nothing will be left undone that skill and kindness can do," Donald said, shaking with warmth the hand Mr.Dinsmore held out to him.

"Raymond is one in a thousand.

I've known him for years, and he has been a good and valuable friend to me.